Bratislava, Slovakia — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Southwest Slovakia, Central Europe.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220V, 50Hz, round two-pin or three-pin plugs are in use.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
BratislavaforEverybodyFestival
April
Free entry to galleries, music and theater events.
Throughout the city
EarlyMusicFestival
May-June
Various venues
Website: www.earlymusicba.org
CoronationFestivities
September
Actors in period costumes pronounce solemn vows of obedience to the king, followed by a procession through the Old Town.
JazzDays
October
One of the largest and best jazz festival in Europe.
Various venues
Website: www.bjd.sk
ClassicalMusicFestival
November-December
Various venues
Website: www.bhsfestival.sk
ChristmasMarket
November-December
Gifts, handicrafts, Christmas food and drinks.
International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music
December
Choral performances and competition.
Website: www.choral-music.sk
